Horlin Chairs
to
12
131
127
256
230
143
36
5
5
5
2
1
1
1
206
62
22
4
3
Sort By
Lounge Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare lounge chair from the Triva Collection, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Little Eva Chairs
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of "Little Eva" lounge chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniets
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" chairDesigned in 1958 and Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
"Little Adam" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Little Adam" chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Designed in 1958 and Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of high backed "Stora Adam" chairs from the Paradiset collection for Nordiska Kompaniet's
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
"Little Adam" Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1960s Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Skrindan Armchair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Nantwich, GB
1960s Skrindan armchair designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Sweden. Refurbished walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, set of 4 Charlotte dining chairs, ASKO, 1970s
By Asko, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 black lacquered dining chairs designed by Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist who
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chairs Model Lilla Kraal Produced by Nk in Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Lilla Kraal designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Model "Lilla Adam" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. The chair was a part of a design-series named "Paradiset" designed in 1958 for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm, Wool
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1952. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, created in the mid 1950's for Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury "Adam" Lounge Chair, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Big Adam” (“Stora Adam”) lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, from the “Paradis” series
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of “Lilla Eva” chairs that is only
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lounge Chair "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lounge chair model "Stora Eva" designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1958
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 22.84 in
High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-holmqvist, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Nk, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and fabric "Stora Eva" lounge chair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.78 in W 29.53 in D 32.49 in
Pair of "Lilla Eva" Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 30.52 in
"Little Eva" Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva Chairs, new Mohair, 1950s, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in London, GB
A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A design classic lounge chair model “stora Kraal” designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.8 in W 27.17 in D 33.08 in
Yellow Easy Chair Little Adam by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s Yellow wool (original fabric) lounge chair easy chair, Model "Little Adam", designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "EVA" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "EVA" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. NOTE
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Danish Modern Lounge Chair Upholstered in Faux Sheepskin
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish modern lounge chair upholstered in faux sheepskin fabric, attributed to Kerstin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" chair Designed in 1958 and Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is priced for (1) chair with 50" hanging chain. We have (2) chairs available and they
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of diminutive lounge chairs designed by Kerstin Ho¨rlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kerstin H. Holmquist, ‘Eva’ Lounge Chair, ”Paradise” for Swedish Nordiska Ko
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An ‘Eva’ lounge chair is part of the ”Paradise” collection designed by Kerstin H. Holmquist for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 52.76 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Elm
Midcentury Modern Big Adam Lounge Chairs NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two lounge chairs with elegant and sensual forms was named “Big Adam” and was a series
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Wicker Salterini Radar Style Chairs With Pedestal Side Tables Seating Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
owner, so we're certain the maker is the same for both the chairs and tables. These are everything we
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.63 in W 23.25 in D 23.5 in
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam, Little Eva set of lounge chairs 1950's
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Little Adam and Little Eva armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, ca 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern easy chair “Adam” by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
"Skrindan" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for her curvaceous chair and sofa designs that utilize wood and the then pioneering use of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Armchair Model "Stora Eva", 1960, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Paris, FR
A Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chair, in original condition, designed in 1958 and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
.
A pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Swedish architect and designer Kerstin Hörlin
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
"Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 28.94 in D 33.08 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa Nordiska Kompaniet, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning paradise sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
NK department store in Stockholm.
This chair holds a soft simplicity and comfort, true to Hörlin
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in
1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Adam" Armchairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.94 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted sofa from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet with
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Complete Living Room Set by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Nordiska Kompagniet, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Triva, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in København K, 84
Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.68 in W 73.04 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.86 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Horlin Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Horlin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of horlin chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique horlin chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and beech. There are all kinds of horlin chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern horlin chairs are consistently popular styles. Horlin chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet and Gubi are consistently popular.
How Much are Horlin Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,733, while they’re typically $1,520 on the low end and $16,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
More Ways To Browse
Axel Einar Hjorth For S
Swedish Aluminum Lounge Chairs
Yellow Fritz Hansen Chair
Kerstin Holmqvist
Sven Erik
Cove Sofa
Swedish Wicker Chairs
Horlin Holmqvist
Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist
Swedish Upholstery Loveseats
Scandinavian Synthetic Chairs
Paradise Sofa Kerstin
Swedish Sofa Paradise
Soderbergs Sweden
Handwoven Rattan Light
Stig Lindberg Textile
Swedish Beech Loveseats
Swedish Coral Red